Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion and consider all relevant treatment records and statements of record.

The Board has remanded this case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any currently diagnosed psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records. The issues include TBI, urinary condition, vertigo, GERD, skin disability of the arms, acquired psychiatric disability, ED, hypertension, migraines, prostate condition, and third digit of the right hand disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder, stimulant use disorder (in remission), and alcohol use disorder (in remission) is related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and anxiety disorder were rated at 70 percent effective December 9, 2015.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective December 9, 2015.

The Board has determined that additional information is needed to make a fully-informed decision regarding the claims on appeal, including psychiatric disorders and shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's service records indicate she had symptoms of anxiety and depression prior to her enlistment but no clear evidence of pre-existing PTSD. Further examination and medical opinions are required.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of PTSD, psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and vision issues secondary to hypertension. The appeals are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 16, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining complete service treatment records, verifying in-service stressors, and providing a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, due to a lack of complete inpatient records from the Veteran's service and recent VA clinical records. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, diabetes mellitus, type II, and PTSD with depression and anxiety is being remanded due to new evidence.,Higher disability ratings are not warranted for any of these conditions based on current medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete treatment records. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anti-social personality disorder with secondary mood disorder, is being reviewed along with other issues related to his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including generalized anxiety disorder, was granted. The claims for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's agoraphobia with panic disorder, MDD, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder II are found to be at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. His alcohol dependence is also found to be secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's bipolar I disorder, anxiety disorder with depression, adjustment disorder, and PTSD have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board has determined that a disability rating of 50 percent is appropriate for the Veteran’s psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than an unspecified stressor-and trauma-related disorder. The TDIU claim is considered moot as the effective date was already granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder are rated at 70 percent since October 31, 2018. The rating is granted as the conditions meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder and depression. The Veteran's heart condition is remanded for further examination to determine if it is a congenital defect or disease and whether any superimposed diseases or injuries occurred during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and antisocial personality disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided is inadequate and requires additional clarification regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders. Additionally, new evidence submitted by the Veteran after a Substantive Appeal filed on or after February 2, 2013, must be reviewed by the AOJ before being considered by the Board.